Flagger-Seasonal

Immediate opening for Certified Flaggers for the Duchesne County Road Department.

• If you are interested in becoming certified, Duchesne County will assist you with course tuition and certification cost !!!
• This is a seasonal/temporary position, expected to run through October, but the duration may be subject to change.

POSITION PROFILE

Primary responsibility is to perform traffic control within work sites for maintenance and construction projects. Operates assigned equipment, and performs other assigned general labor duties.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Controls traffic by flagging to guide traffic through work areas and explains to public in a courteous and professional manner the reasons for the job being performed.
• Exercises good safety working procedures and practices.
• Performs manual labor, including heavy lifting and shoveling under the close supervision of maintenance and traffic series technician.
• Assists work crews with vegetation, drainage, traffic, new sign and base installation, and surfacing. Able to work varying schedules and works overtime as needed.
• Works cooperatively as a crew member. Reads and interprets written instructions and documents and follows oral instructions.
• Applies symbols to roadways with paint, buttons, and/or plastic. Straightens, brushes, washes, and general maintenance of roadway signs.
• Responsible for cleanliness of assigned equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Must be 18 years of age or older.

Must have a Valid driver's license.

Must be able to pass a criminal background investigation and a pre-employment drug test.